Where can you get a duplicate key to an automobile if the origional key is lost????

Question

question as stated? And you cannot make a copy since origional key is unavailible, where do you find a key to your automobile?

Answer 1

A good neighborhood locksmith can sit down with your ignition and hand-cut a key within an hour or two for you, but always bring a cylinder TO THEM. If they come to you, it's an automatic $40-$60 price increase.However, in many places, lockout companies (such as pop-a-lock here in Vegas) will drive out to you, open your vehicle if necessary, and offer to make you a new key for $30-$80, depending on the company and the vehicle. If it's a '95 or newer, it may get a bit more pricey. A majority of vehicles made after '95 have electronic devices in the key (usually transponder technology), which require not only cutting, but programming as well. If this is the case, you may need to research some local locksmiths, to see if they have the necessary machinery to pull it off. But in a LAST CASE scenario, when there is absolutely NO OTHER OPTION, go to a dealership, pay their INSANE fees, and they will make you a key

Answer 2

A lock smith can make a key from looking at the tumblers, but it might not be cheap.

If the car is a newer car, copy down the VIN number and call the dealership. They might be able to look up the key based on the VIN number and cut you a key.

Answer 3

newer vehicle keys can be obtained at your local dealer for the particular brand you own by showing them you are the owner of the car and giving them the serial number of the vehicle. They can look up a key code and cut you a new one for a fee. If it is an older car mid-ninties or older you can contact a local locksmith and they can take a lock apart and look at the tumblers and make keys for you. Locally it is about $50 to make door and ignition keys for an older vehicle. Either way you will have to show proof of ownership before a legitimate company will help you.

Answer 4

Depends on the make/model/year. In most cases, the dealer can make a key if you provide the VIN number and proof of ownership.

Answer 5

nicely you may attempt the broking Or A Locksmith and it relies upon on if its a door/trunk key or ignition key or a combination key if its between the recent ones with a working laptop or laptop chip outfitted in you may desire to touch the broking if older than it may desire to be greater low-fee to call a locksmith or purely replace the ignition or doorlocks

Answer 6

you can get one through a dealer sometimes using the Vin number,or a real good lock smith can cut you a new one ,even without a key they can still make one,either way will work on it,the lock smith though will probably be as cheap as a dealer will be,good luck hope this helps.

Answer 7

From the dealer, or a locksmith, using the VIN. You will have to have the proof it is your vehicle of course. They won't help you steal one.

Answer 8

Is the "key code" written in the glove box, or in the owners manual?

No "key code", no new key......

A realy good locksmith can cut one for you without the code.

Answer 9

call a lock smith they might have a key that fits or change locks and clynders

Answer 10

vin number